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HI I started at 378 and on the 31 it will be 10 months for me. I now weigh 231. I hope I get under 200, that would be nice. I feel so fat still. alot of you started out at my weight... I wish I could have started out there too, but I didnt sooooooo...... Here I am Sheila

Sheila, You're doing absolutely wonderfully and looking awesome! Don't forget, most people continue losing weight for the 1st 18 months, so that's plenty of time to get under 200... and don't you feel so much better already? Keep up the good work! You're amazing! Lots of love, Dawn

Sheila, I had my surgery on the 31st of August too. I think the amount of weight you have lost is wonderful, don't worry, you will get under 200 real soon. This is a different journey than you have ever taken before so don't get too impatient-you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Bless you. Melisa

Shelia, Most of us can't see the thinner person we are now. Think if you'd have only had 31 lbs to begin with. I'll bet at this time last year, you'd have been greatful to have only 30 or so to go. Maybe you could increase your workouts? Hang in there, you're doing great. Hugs, Barb

Congrats on such a great loss so far! You're not finished yet. You can get below 200! There's a person in my local support group who is more than 2 years out and still losing--slowly, but she's still dropping pounds. I get discouraged when I let myself feel like those who started out my size or smaller are leaving me behind. I'm so happy for them, but I feel like I'll never get there myself. I still have 35-40 lbs to go to get to my personal goal, and it feels impossible sometimes since my weight loss has slowed down so much. But I keep working on being optimistic, and every once in awhile I drop a couple of pounds. I haven't gained, so I'm happy. ---- Leslie -111